Samsung GX-1S with Olympus E-510 Overview
Let's compare Olympus E-510 with Samsung GX-1S.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Olympus E-510 was released in 2007, and Samsung GX-1S in 2006.
E-510 is newer, which is a plus. GX-1S 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of E-510 is greater than that of GX-1S. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (GX-1S), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Samsung GX-1S, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600.
E-510 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), GX-1S doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
E-510 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the GX-1S doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus E-510 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Olympus E-510 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
E-510 |
GX-1S |
| Brand |
Olympus
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Samsung
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| Model |
E-510 |
GX-1S |
| Announced |
November, 2007 |
January, 2006 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Four Thirds |
Pentax KAF |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
2 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
45 |
150 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
210k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.46 |
0.64 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
3 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Four Thirds |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
369.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
6 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3648 x 2736 |
3008 x 2008 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
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4 x AA |
| Physical |
| Weight |
490 g |
605 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
136 x 92 x 68 mm |
125 x 93 x 66 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
SD/MMC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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